The controversial Pyman Road gravel pit in Joe Rich has been given the go ahead, despite the concerns of Black Mountain Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council and residents living in the area.
CRC Developments Limited spokesman Tom Weisbeck confirmed that the B.C. Ministry of Mines approved his company’s quarry permit this week.
READThe developers who bid for the right to build the pre-planned buildings in the new Central Green development downtown no longer need to target gold environmental standards.
READFriends of the snowboarder who died at Big White on the weekend say on a Facebook tribute page he died doing what he loved best.
READThe developers who bid for the right to build one of the pre-planned high- and low-rise buildings on the Central Green development in downtown Kelowna no longer need to target gold environmental standards.
READThe defending national champion UBC Okanagan Heat will take on the host Cégep de l’Outaouais Friday to open the CCAA national women’s volleyball championship in Gatineau, Quebec.
READChris Neykov knew there was something wrong, three powerful strides into his 500m short track speed skating race Friday at the Terrace 2010 BC Winter Games. The skater from Kelowna felt unbalanced, and realized that his blade had become detached from the boot of his skate.
READIn the end the Okanagan Rockets just couldn’t turn it back on.
READWhile Canada’s banks are doing their part to keep customers safe at ABMs, we are all responsible for protecting ourselves and knowing fact from fiction.
READThis week’s column is dedicated to Dorothy Silgram who recently passed away. Dorothy was a member of the Kelowna Mission Rotary Club and friend for many years. Condolences to her family, fellow Rotarians and friends.
READThe Central Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Boardreported February 2010 sales activity of all MLS property types improved over 2008 and the early part of 2009.
READA news article was brought to my attention by a friend the other day.
READBecoming known as the host of wine country events and celebrations such as the annual Westjet Tasting extravaganza with Okanagan Wine Festivals, the Delta Grand Okanagan is a true hub for the Okanagan wine world.
READThe 3rd annual Okanagan Erotic Art Show will be part of a three-day sensually focused event called The Xtream Fantasy Sex Show, April 30 to May 2, at the Kelowna Curling Club.
READLearn about the latest invaders to this area and how you can help prevent their spread at a talk by Jessica Hobden of the Invasive Plant Council of B.C.
READA gala performance and auction on April 17at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country is designed to continue the formidable fundraising capacity of Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan.
READThe campus community at UBC Okanagan will mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21) with five days of events from March 15 to 19.
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